European Union: New Commission Takes Office

The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly earlier this month to approve the new European Commission led by Commission President José Manuel Barroso following hearings for all 26 members of his team.

“This is the first time in our history that we are appointing the European Commission in our capacity as a real co-legislator,” noted the European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek. “This is the dawn of a new decade, with a new way of working for the European institutions.”